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Moving by the Seat of Our Pants: Navigating Global Mobility Trends

Expat Academy
Global Mobility
Gen Z
Rolls-Royce
Permits Foundation
Compliance
Return On Investment
Local Plus
Data Analytics
Cartus
Talent Management
Core Flex
Millennials
Childcare
Duty Of Care
Relocationonline
Hybrid Work
Mobility
Dual Careers
Immigration Policy
Spousal Employment Rights

In this engaging podcast series, we journey alongside Global Mobility professionals who deftly navigate the ever-changing landscape of international work. Hosted by Expat Academy and EQUUS Software, along with industry experts and in-house leaders, each episode delves into critical topics relevant to 2024, 2025, and beyond. From policy twists to data-driven decision-making, join us as we explore t... more

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What if the difference between a successful international move and a costly failure comes down to one overlooked detail – whether the accompanying partner can work? In this episode, we dive deep into strategic localisations with two powerhouse guests... more

How do you prove the value of global mobility programs when traditional ROI metrics fall short? Ben Hooper from Pickfords Relocation reveals why measuring mobility success requires more than spreadsheets and cost reports. Drawing from 13 years across... more

Most mobility functions struggle to escape operational urgency to become truly strategic. Steven McNabola from Rolls-Royce shares how he transformed both himself and his mobility team by listening to business needs first, then building four clear str... more

What’s the real cost of getting global mobility wrong?

In this episode, Steph Carr from BDO joins Moving By The Seat of Our Pants for a deep dive into the hidden risks that can derail even the best mobility strategies. From shadow payroll to permane... more

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Gill Gordon
Member of Permits Foundation
Permits Foundation
Episode: Strategic Localization: When a 'Local Plus' is More Than Just a Policy
Roz Harvey
Founding member of Permits Foundation
Permits Foundation
Episode: Strategic Localization: When a 'Local Plus' is More Than Just a Policy
Ben Hooper
Client partnerships and new business development, focused on EMEA for Pickfords Relocation
Pickfords Relocation
Episode: The ROI Reckoning: Proving the Value of Mobility in a Budget-Conscious World
Steven McNabola
Head of Mobility, Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce
Episode: The Journey of Perform to Transform in Global Mobility
Steph Carr
Tax professional with BDO
BDO
Episode: The Unseen Costs of Mobility: From Shadow Payroll to Permanent Establishment
James Speirs
Mobility industry professional, guest
RelocationOnline (as discussed)
Episode: The New Relocation: Beyond Housing and Household Goods
Kathryn Blackley-Smith
Consultant, Alvarez & Marsal (EMEA Global Mobility Lead)
Alvarez & Marsal
Episode: The Next Generation of Assignees: Gen Z, Millennials, and the Demand for Purpose
Jen Dyer
From Cartus, mobility and relocation expert
Cartus
Episode: Mission Impossible: How GM Went From Moving People to Managing Everything
Liesal Rudlin
Mobility professional guest
Episode: Back to the Future: Balancing Tech, Talent and Trust with Liesal Rudlin

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Chris Blair
Co-host, affiliated with Expat Academy; frequently presents as part of the Moving by the Seat of Our Pants program with a focus on policy, local-plus relocation, and people-centric mobility.
Scott Turner
Co-host, from EQUUS Software; frequently discusses mobility technology, data, and the operational side of relocation programs.

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The ROI Reckoning: Proving the Value of Mobility in a Budget-Conscious World
Q: How does one balance qualitative insights with quantitative data in proving ROI?
Use data to inform decisions but retain judgment; qualitative feedback from assignees and partners should complement quantitative metrics, helping to illustrate the human impact behind the numbers and support leadership buy-in.
The ROI Reckoning: Proving the Value of Mobility in a Budget-Conscious World
Q: What concrete steps can GM teams take today to begin the ROI journey?
Create a simple framework that maps service delivery phases to measurable outcomes, start with net incremental costs, ensure data governance across partners, and apply consistent metrics across all assignments to build a compelling senior-leadership narrative.
The Unseen Costs of Mobility: From Shadow Payroll to Permanent Establishment
Q: What piece of starting advice would you give a mobility pro worried about compliance?
Begin with a clear map of where people are and build a governance framework with cross-functional stakeholders (tax, legal, HR, risk) to assess PE risk and shadow payroll before it happens, not after.
The Unseen Costs of Mobility: From Shadow Payroll to Permanent Establishment
Q: I was educated that Leeds is more north than Liverpool. How did Steph end up in the world of global mobility and tax at BDO?
Steph explains her career path started with an internship experience, pivoting from audit to tax, and eventually discovering expatriate tax as her passion; the process was organic and driven by opportunities that aligned with her interests.
The New Relocation: Beyond Housing and Household Goods
Q: How are companies balancing cost, compliance, and employee choice in today's mobility programs?
Companies should center policies on compliance to control costs, while using technology to tailor options and maintain equity, so employees feel supported and can choose appropriate services within a budget.

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Global mobility is explored through a practitioner-led lens, focusing on how organizations manage international assignments, policy evolution, data-driven decision-making, and the employee experience. Episodes frequently center on local-plus relocation, ROI measurement, strategic transformation of mobility functions, tax and compliance complexities, and the integration of technology to streamline processes. Notable threads include human-centric approaches to moving families, the balance between cost and care, and the role of data in shaping policy and operations. This show tends to attract senior mobility, HR, and legal professionals seeking practical, field-tested insights from industry leaders, with a strong emphasis on policy implication... more

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